Definitions
- Describing an astronaut who performs extravehicular activity (EVA) outside of a spacecraft. - Referring to a person who walks in space while wearing a spacesuit. - Talking about an individual who ventures outside of a spacecraft to perform maintenance or repairs.
- Referring to a person who is trained for spaceflight by the Russian space program. - Describing an astronaut who is part of the Russian space program. - Talking about a person who travels in space as part of a Russian space mission.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to individuals involved in space exploration.
- 2Both require extensive training and preparation.
- 3Both involve working in a zero-gravity environment.
- 4Both are associated with national space programs.
- 5Both require specialized equipment and technology.
What is the difference?
- 1Role: Spacewalker specifically refers to astronauts who perform EVAs, while cosmonaut can refer to any Russian astronaut or space traveler.
- 2Language: Spacewalker is an English word, while cosmonaut is a Russian word.
- 3Connotation: Spacewalker emphasizes the physical activity of walking in space, while cosmonaut emphasizes the profession of space travel.
- 4Usage: Spacewalker is a more specific term, while cosmonaut is a more general term that can encompass a variety of roles within the Russian space program.
Remember this!
Spacewalker and cosmonaut are both terms used to describe individuals involved in space exploration. However, spacewalker specifically refers to astronauts who perform EVAs outside of a spacecraft, while cosmonaut is a more general term used to describe any Russian astronaut or space traveler. Additionally, spacewalker is an English word used primarily by Western space agencies, while cosmonaut is a Russian word used by the Russian space program.
